<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Liz Preuss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liz Preuss]]></description><link>https://www.lizpreuss.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:57:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lizpreuss.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis students struggle with inflation while planning their futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcast style video discussing the effects the economy is having on college students in Memphis video credits to Milan Bailey By Liz Preuss, Milan Bailey and Peyton Pitts  April 6, 2026 University of Memphis students are struggling to keep up with rising gas prices, inflation and living expenses in 2026, as economic pressures push many to work more while trying to stay enrolled in college. When U.S. President Donald Trump ran for president in 2024, he promised to make life for Americans...]]></description><link>https://www.lizpreuss.com/post/memphis-students-struggle-with-inflation-while-planning-their-futures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ec29fe81e17196bd264f3b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:30:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/68ba9b_0933cc6452084d98a01be41f59dfb2e1/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>lisap20044</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New UofM institute brings academic research directly to Memphis organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Liz Preuss Feb. 27, 2026 A new institute at the University of Memphis that launched on Feb. 19 is connecting local organizations with scientific data and turning research into real-world solutions for Memphis communities. The Memphis Applied Research and Community Action Institute  connects community groups with student researchers who help analyze data, map neighborhood trends and translate complex research into practical information organizations can use. "The concept of the institute is...]]></description><link>https://www.lizpreuss.com/post/new-uofm-institute-brings-academic-research-directly-to-memphis-organizations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc54df923be8e8942ca897</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:21:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/68ba9b_ae0950f344bf41d9b4c43ab883f85639/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>lisap20044</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis stray animals have nowhere to go in the cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Memphians mostly stay home when temperatures drop, there is a population that simply has nowhere to go. About 20,000 stray dogs live on the streets of Memphis, being on the weather front line all year. Here’s how they held up during the cold weeks – and what could be done to help both animals and humans. At the Memphis Animal Services located off Appling Road, dogs wait for adoption on Feb. 12. Photo/Liz Preuss Southern dogs in the cold An expression people in Memphis often hear is “We...]]></description><link>https://www.lizpreuss.com/post/creating-a-professional-portfolio-for-journalists</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699753724c11d313e8989c1d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:16:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/68ba9b_8e5826f5868d4f8dacf4bb973633fe95~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lisap20044</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>